In addition to the Center’s focus in science education, faculty across Duke contribute to science education in numerous ways. The following links provide information about various programs, research, education and resources in science education that is ongoing at Duke.
Programs
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
University
Teachers
Research
Researchers in Science Education at Duke bring a diverse knowledge of science content, classroom pedagogy, and psychological factors in science learning. Contact information is available for researchers who have recently published in each of the areas listed below:
Curriculum Development
Rochelle D. Schwartz-Bloom, Ph.D.
Director, Duke Center for Science Education
Professor of Pharmacology
schwa001@duke.edu
Gary Ybarra, Ph.D.
Professor of the Practice, Electrical & Computer Engineering
gary@ee.duke.edu
Gender Differences
Rochelle D. Schwartz-Bloom, Ph.D.
Director, Duke Center for Science Education
Professor of Pharmacology
schwa001@duke.edu
Global Education
Sherryl Broverman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of the Practice
Biology
sbrover@duke.edu
Homework
Harris Cooper, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience
cooperh@duke.edu
Inquiry-based Instruction
Rochelle D. Schwartz-Bloom, Ph.D.
Director, Duke Center for Science Education
Professor of Pharmacology
schwa001@duke.edu
Gary Ybarra, Ph.D.
Professor of the Practice, Electrical & Computer Engineering
gary@ee.duke.edu
Language and Writing
Paul Klenk, Ph.D.
Co-Director, Engineering K-PhD Program
Research Scientist in Electrical & Computer Engineering
paul.klenk@duke.edu
Julie A. Reynolds, Ph.D.
Lecturer in Biology
julie.a.reynolds@duke.edu
Professional Development
Rochelle D. Schwartz-Bloom, Ph.D.
Director, Duke Center for Science Education
Professor of Pharmacology
schwa001@duke.edu
Gary Ybarra, Ph.D.
Professor of the Practice, Electrical & Computer Engineering
gary@ee.duke.edu
Student Achievement
Harris Cooper, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience
cooperh@duke.edu
Rochelle D. Schwartz-Bloom, Ph.D.
Director, Duke Center for Science Education
Professor of Pharmacology
schwa001@duke.edu
Technology and Science Education
David J. Zielinski
Research and Development Engineer,
DiVE Virtual Reality Lab
djzielin@duke.edu
Julie A. Reynolds, Ph.D.
Lecturer in Biology
julie.a.reynolds@duke.edu
Education
Courses in Science Education
Education Degree Programs
Teaching Assistantships for Graduate Students and Post-Doctoral Fellows
Teaching Opportunities in Science Education
Resources
Duke Resources Supporting Science Education
Resources for Teachers
Government Funding Sources
Private Funding Sources
Opportunities
Internship: Undergraduate Interships with Association of American Universities
Science Saturdays at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is a series of talks & demonstrations held on the first Saturday of every month at 11:00 a.m. Presentations are mainly targeted to middle- and high-school students, but everyone is invited.
